Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it's Earth's nearest neighbor. Venus can easily be seen in the night sky without the help of a telescope. Venus doesn't have any moons, but it does have a unique pattern of orbit and rotation. It takes Venus longer to rotate on its axis than it does to orbit around the Sun--meaning that its day is longer than its year! With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet of Venus.